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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,412.05, 3,616.25 and 950.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,412.05, 3,616.25 and 950.40 is: 1,424.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,412.05 : 3,616.25 = 950.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,412.05/3,616.25 = 950.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,412.05x = 3,616.25 × 950.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,412.05x = 3,436,879.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,436,879.25/2,412.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,424.88

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